Posts by Nathan Pine
France Télévisions Sets Animated Series Based On Comic Book ‘Frnck’
EXCLUSIVE: France Télévisions has put into development a 26-part animated series based on the comic book Frnck. French production house Superprod us attached to make the show, in which Franck, a 13-year-old orphan, suddenly finds himself transported back to the prehistoric era, surrounded by hungry dinosaurs, giant insects, and ferocious plants, only to be saved…
Read MoreSwiss court says 16.5 billion Swiss francs bond write-off in Credit Suisse rescue was unlawful
[ZURICH] A Swiss court on Tuesday (Oct 14) said the Swiss financial market regulator’s 2023 decision to write off 16.5 billion Swiss francs (S$26.7 billion) worth of Credit Suisse bonds was unlawful, throwing up questions about potential liability. The decision made by regulator Finma to wipe out Credit Suisse’s Additional Tier one (AT1) bonds during…
Read MoreKylie Jenner Debuts First Ever Song “Fourth Strike” With Terror Jr
Kylie’s carousel revealed her lending her vocals as she whispers the name of her alter ego “King Kylie,” into the mic. In another video, she listens to the playback in the studio of her singing on the bridge. Getting her family in on the action, Kylie also recorded her and Travis Scott’s kids Stormi, 7, and…
Read MoreZDF Joins Adaptation Of Johanna Hedman’s Bestseller ‘The Trio’ Starring August Wittgenstein & Felix Sandman
EXCLUSIVE: The much-anticipated adaptation of Johanna Hedman’s bestseller ‘The Trio‘ has added a heavyweight partner. We brought you the news the series adaptation was underway for European streamer SkyShowtime. The latest is that German public broadcaster ZDF has come on board as a coproduction partner and will air the show on home turf and German-speaking…
Read MoreHow Nancy Meyers Paid Tribute to Diane Keaton After 40 Years of Friendship
Mary Steenburgen, Jane Fonda & Candice Bergen Diane’s Book Club costars each shared individual tributes for the late actress. The Elf actress emphasized that her late friend was “magic.” “There was no one, nor will there ever be, anyone like her,” she wrote in a statement. “I loved her and felt blessed to be her…
Read MoreDoha Film Festival Unveils International Competition Lineup For Inaugural Edition
Qatar’s Doha Film Festival has announced the International Feature Film Competition lineup for its inaugural edition in November. It is the main competition of the new event, spearheaded by the Doha Film Institute, which will mete out awards worth than $300,000. The selection features 13 world cinema titles exploring contemporary themes from ecological crisis to…
Read MoreOscars: Saudi Arabia Selects ‘Hijra’ As 2026 Best International Feature Film Entry
Saudi Arabia has chosen Shahad Ameen’s female-focused drama Hijra as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, the Saudi Film Commission announced on Tuesday. The drama world premiered in Venice’s Spotlight sidebar in September, winning the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film. It follows 12-year-old Janna who sets-off…
Read MoreWWE has Major WrestleMania plans for Roman Reigns: Report
A major main event match for WWE WrestleMania 42 has reportedly been revealed. The long-term plan was discussed in the wake of the shocking betrayal that closed last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw. The October 13 edition of Raw went off the air with Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman turning on their…
Read MoreWatermelon Pictures Appoints Ex-Illumination Ent. & Walt Disney Exec Nabil Kazi As Head Of Marketing & Brand Development
EXCLUSIVE: Watermelon Pictures – which was launched in 2024 by siblings Hamza Ali and Badie Ali with its roots in Palestinian culture and to amplify underrepresented filmmakers – continues to expand. The Chicago-based company has announced the appointment of Nabil Kazi as Executive Vice President of Marketing & Brand Development. The respected marketing and brand…
Read MoreSeatrium stays bullish on green bets despite axing of US$475 million wind project
The offshore and marine player is also exploring ‘moonshot’ projects such as a floating nuclear platform [SINGAPORE] Even in the face of a US$475 million contract termination for a wind vessel, Seatrium is staying the course on green opportunities. The offshore and marine company is actively looking at developing infrastructure for floating offshore wind farms…
Read MoreCouple With No DIY Skills Turn ‘Cupboard of Doom’ Into Dream Office Space
A mother from Scotland has gained viral attention after transforming an unused cupboard under her stairs into a fully functioning home office. Lori Donaldson, 32, who lives with her husband and two children, explained that she wanted a home office away from both her bedroom and family areas. “We live in a semi-detached, three bedroom…
Read MoreSingapore shares fall 0.8% even as Q3 GDP growth beats forecast
[SINGAPORE] Shares on the Singapore bourse closed lower on Tuesday (Oct 14), even as the city-state’s economy grew faster than expected. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) slipped 0.8 per cent, or 35.32 points, to 4,354.52. Decliners outnumbered advancers 430 to 221 in the broader market, with 1.9 billion shares traded and total turnover at…
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